City of Pleasanton - Housing Rehabilitation Program

The City of Pleasanton, in cooperation with Neighborhood Solutions, provides a Housing Rehabilitation Program that is available to low income home owners in Pleasanton. An eligible household must live in and hold title to the home, and the household income cannot exceed 80% of the median income for the area:

Household Size:	Maximum Annual Income:
1 person	$45,750
2 persons	$52,300
3 persons	$58,850
4 persons	$65,350
(effective 12/1/2011; income limits subject to change; contact the City of Pleasanton at 925-931-5007 or by email for additional information)

The Housing Rehabilitation Program has become an increasingly significant component of the City's housing and community development efforts. As Pleasanton's housing stock has continued to age (along with an aging population), home maintenance and repair have increased in importance. The existence of an active housing rehabilitation program is seen as a necessary element of Pleasanton's affordable housing policies in that it addresses preservation of existing housing which is very affordable to the present occupants. Beneficiaries of the program have included a large number of elderly residents and single parent households.

The City's Housing Rehabilitation Program includes a variety of sub-programs which offer different types of services. These are summarized below:

The objective of this program is the rehabilitation of housing to bring all systems up to standard (e.g., electrical, plumbing, roofing, etc.). The program provides a low-interest, amortized or deferred loan of up to $35,000 to low income home owners.

Repairs are made to correct immediate threats to the health and safety of the occupants (e.g., electrical, plumbing, carpentry, etc.). The program offers grants to low income home owners of up to $2,000 for labor and materials.

The objective of this program is to increase the safety of owner-occupied residential structures in the event of an earthquake. The program provides loans up to $5,000 to low income home owners. Typical improvements include shear wall, foundation bolting, chimney replacement, standard code and health and safety items. Seismic loans can be used in conjunction with other elements of the housing rehabilitation program.

The program provides loans of up to $25,000 for mobile homes for larger repairs and improvements. The loans may be deferred (i.e., not requiring payment until the home is sold or transferred) or may be amortized. Eligible mobile home repairs include lifts, roof replacement, bathroom repairs, and dry rot repairs.

This program provides loans for repairs to correct immediate threats to the health and safety of the occupants (e.g., electrical, plumbing, roofing, carpentry, etc.). The program offers grants to low income owners of mobile homes at a maximum of $5,000 for labor and materials.

The objective of this program is to increase the seismic safety of mobile homes, which are particularly vulnerable to earthquakes. The program provides grants up to $5,000 to low income owners of mobile homes. Typical improvements include seismic tie-downs and securing of mobile home foundations.

Accessibility grants for persons who are disabled can be used for the construction of railings, installation of grab bars, and/or similar modifications. Eligible homeowners and tenants can receive a grant of up to $5,000 (tenants must have approval from the rental property owner). The construction of ramps and other more expensive modifications can be addressed for homeowners under the Major Owner Rehabilitation Loan Program.

The goal of this program is to provide grants for improving the exterior appearance of owner occupied or rental properties with four or less units. Maximum amount is $2,000. However, when the Exterior Clean-Up Grant Program is used in conjunction with the Exterior Paint Grant Program on any one project, the combined amount of both grants may not exceed $5,000.

The objective of this program is to improve the appearance and quality of owner occupied or rental properties with four or less units. The maximum grant amount is $3,000. However, when the Exterior Paint Grant Program is used in conjunction with the Exterior Clean-Up Grant Program, the combined amount of both grants may not exceed $5,000.

Information on the City of Pleasanton's Housing Rehabilitation Program can be obtained by calling 925-931-5013.